Common Name: Autumn Majesty® Encore® Azalea
Latin Name: Rhododendron hybrid ‘Roblezd’ PP32967
Brand: Encore® Azalea
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Mature Height: ~3 ft
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Mature Width: ~3.5 ft
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Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun (best bloom with 4–6 hrs direct sun)
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Cold Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6a–10b
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Habit: Compact, rounded, evergreen shrub
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Foliage: Bright, glossy green year-round
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Flower: Petite, ruffled semi-double dark purple blooms, ~2" across; reblooms spring, summer, and fall
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Soil pH: Prefers acidic soils (~5.0–6.0), well-drained and rich in organic matter
Description:
A jewel-box azalea with season-spanning color, Autumn Majesty® covers itself in waves of ruffled, deep purple blooms three times a year—spring, again in summer, and a finale in fall. Its compact, 3' mound of evergreen foliage stays bright through winter, making it a high-impact, low-footprint choice for entry beds, foundations, and containers.
Care Tips:
Plant in well-drained, acidic soil enriched with compost or pine bark; avoid heavy, waterlogged sites. Keep evenly moist the first year, then water during dry spells. Fertilize after the spring bloom (do not feed after August). If shaping is needed, prune right after spring flowering. Mulch 2–3" with pine straw or shredded bark to conserve moisture and maintain acidity.
Landscape Uses:
Foundation accents, containers, front-of-border color, mass plantings, mixed evergreen/shrub borders, walkway edging, small-space gardens where reblooming impact matters.
